LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the
Village of Groton, Tompkins County, New York, to be celebrated June 11,
2010

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to honor and commem-
orate the proud and distinguished histories of the communities which
comprise the noble body of this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 150th Anniversary of the Village of Groton, Tompkins County,
New York; and
WHEREAS, To recognize this auspicious occasion, the Village of Groton
will hold an Opening Ceremony to kick off the celebration on Friday,
June 11, 2010; it will feature music, dignitaries, and the planting of a
time capsule; and
WHEREAS, The celebration will continue with an Open House of the
Village departments, sidewalk sales by various Village businesses,
numerous music and entertainment events throughout the weekend, a
Sesquicentennial parade, a community picnic, and in August, a reunion
will be held of former park employees; and
WHEREAS, The Village of Groton was officially formed on April 25,
1860; at that time it consisted of approximately 434 acres and the popu-
lation was 596; and
WHEREAS, Many of the early settlers were from Groton, Connecticut; on
June 11, 1860, the certificate of incorporation was filed in the Village
of Ithaca; and
WHEREAS, Located in the Finger Lakes area of New York State, in the
southern end of the beautiful Owasco valley, the early Village served as
home to many manufacturers, with such items being produced as bricks,
bridges, carriages, and road rollers; and
WHEREAS, The Village of Groton was the home of a small independent
bank which started by local entrepreneurs; it has grown and still exists
today as the First National Bank of Groton; furthermore, this bank had
one of the first female bank presidents in the nation; and
WHEREAS, State Senator Benn Conger whose family was an integral part
of Groton commerce, sought out and bought the patent for the Rose Fold-
ing Typewriter in New York City and brought the company to Groton; in
1909, from it, the Standard Typewriter Company was formed and which
later became known as Smith-Corona, worldwide renowned manufacturer of
portable typewriters; and
WHEREAS, Today, manufacturing is still important with the Plastisol
fire truck body manufacturing company and C & D Assembly, which is the
producer of high-tech circuit boards; and
WHEREAS, Progressive health services and services to seniors is avail-
able, which includes two senior citizens housing units, a nursing home
and intermediate care facilities for the disabled; and
WHEREAS, There has been a progression, over many years, of excellent
Village of Groton services, including public safety services of police,
fire and ambulance; park and recreation services; electric, water and
sewer utilities; and an active community development program; and
WHEREAS, Remaining fruitful over the ebb and flow of decades of growth
and change, the Village of Groton continues its commitment to enhancing
the quality of life of its citizens, ensuring a positive business,
institutional and educational climate, and providing all essential
services; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Village of Groton, Tompkins

County, New York, recognizing the significance of the role it continues
to play in the life of the community of the State of New York; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jeffrey W. Evener, Mayor, Village of Groton.